Bank Issues Credit Card for Account Consumer Never Applied For
Wells Fargo sent a credit card to a consumer who never applied for one, indicating either identity theft or an unauthorized account opening. The consumer has no self-service tool to immediately freeze or reject the account without filing a formal complaint. Unsolicited card arrival is a leading indicator of identity fraud.
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